Edson vs Scotty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,835
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Scotty Rank #1,766

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Scotty more popular?

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Scotty mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin).

Are Edson and Scotty boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Scotty is primarily a boy name.

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